Lawmakers, Governor Sanders reach compromise on controversial Buffalo River watershed bill

An Arkansas legislative committee on Thursday approved an amended version of a bill concerning moratoriums on permits in watersheds, following negotiations between lawmakers and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders's administration. The House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development voted to pass Senate Bill 290 as amended, which establishes a formal review process for existing watershed…

ByChris FultonApril 11, 20250Comments

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Bacon is back on the menu: Arkansas bill aims to end Buffalo River Watershed protections

Editor's note: Representative Painter is only co-sponsoring the proposed bill. He is not the main sponsor of the bill. The article has been updated to reflect that fact. A proposed state law could reopen the Buffalo River watershed to large-scale hog farming operations, sparking urgent calls to action from the Friends of the North…

ByChris FultonFebruary 27, 20250Comments

News Outdoors People

Man lost at Grinders Ferry, Buffalo National River

On May 16th, 2023, Fidel Angel Salamanca Saravia, a 39 year old male from San Miguel, El Salvador was lost in the Buffalo River. At approximately 4:15 p.m. on May 16th, 2023 Buffalo National River dispatch received notification that a swimmer was in distress at Grinders Ferry, a section of the river that is…

ByChris FultonMay 18, 20230Comments

Education Events News

Nathan Windel to present ‘Project Caves’ program at North Arkansas College

Nathan Windel, high school science teacher at Deer High School, will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the south campus of North Arkansas College. Mr. Windel’s presentation will be located in Room M143 and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. His presentation will highlight the exciting adventure of caving through…

ByChris FultonApril 11, 20230Comments

Government

Buffalo River Conservation Committee to meet this morning via Zoom

The Buffalo River Conservation Committee will meet on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom only. The committee plans on discussing cost-share programs for agriculture, unpaved roads, water and wastewater system infrastructure, tourism and its impacts. The agenda is posted below. For information regarding the meeting, please contact Autumn Causey at 501-225-1598 or [email protected]…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 31, 20230Comments

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Lost hiker in Buffalo National River found

At approximately 12:00 pm, November 1, 2022, search and rescue personnel found lost hiker Clinton Preston Smith near the river in the vicinity of Horseshoe Bend. Mr. Smith was found in good spirits and rescue personnel assisted him out to Kyles Landing. Mr. Smith, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, set out for a hike on…

ByChris FultonNovember 2, 20220Comments

Events News

Buffalo National River hosts final weekend of 50th anniversary celebration

Buffalo National River’s final weekend of 50th anniversary celebratory events is coming soon. On October 8th and 9th, 2022, the park is celebrating the many ways visitors enjoy healthy activities outdoors and personal rejuvenation through the natural resources at Buffalo National River. All are invited to participate in the free activities listed below. …

ByChris FultonSeptember 29, 20220Comments